o The REOC is tracking situational information related to RFAs and changing conditions on the ground.
EPA Site Assessment and Response Activities
NEW JERSEY
Haroldson Place Pompton Lakes Pompton Lakes, NJ (Daly) – (Ongoing Response, Requested on September 2, 2011)
Calls into EPA and NJDEP on 09/2/2011 have indicated odor complaints in this area of Pompton Lakes, located south of the lake and west along the river. NJDEP and EPA responded to the area. OSC Daly responded to the incident, which has received political attention. A vacuum truck was sent to assist. Congressman Parcell’s office has been in contact with EPA.
Lake Haiwatha Oil Spill, Lake Hiawatha, NJ (Rosoff/ Chong) - (Ongoing Response, Requested on August 31, 2011)
NJDEP notified EPA later in the day on 8/31/2011 regarding a possible oil spill in the Lake Hiawatha, NJ Area. The report indicated that flood waters beginning to recede showed significant amounts of oil impacting the area. NJDEP is deploying a contractor to stabilize the area but has requested assistance from EPA. OSC Rosoff responds to the incident on 09-01-2011 with an ERRS strike team. Most homes have outdoor home heating tanks impacted by wind and water. Recovery of free product from surface materials and recovery of product from home heating oil tanks commenced. OSC Lucarino coordinating with local and state officials, NJDEP, DOH, and OEM. Assessments continue of the amount of properties to be addressed in removal action. Approximately 400 homes impacted. Efforts coordinated through NJDEP Command Post. On 09/2/2011 it was determined that household hazardous waste collection needs are prevalent. Residents are combining household debris with potentially hazardous substances for normal trash disposal. Additional ERRS crews were deployed to assist in response efforts. Several homes in the area have been condemned due to high vapors.
Mahwah River Oil Spill Mahwah, NJ (J. Bechtel) – (Ongoing Response, Requested on August 30, 2011)
Oil coated houses. 8 homes and 1 abandoned garage structure that was acquired by the city under tax foreclosure. Homes and garage have been impacted by flood waters containing oil. Oil staining is evident both, inside and outside the 9 structures. Staining noted in driveways and yards. On September 1, 2011 OSCs Chong and Bechtel investigated the area and found debris with oil staining. ERRS crews are on-scene. On September 2, 2011 OSC Bechtel and ERRS crews collected oil debris, a total of 30 bags of oil debris from 4 residential properties along Breakshoe Road. Additional properties remain and the County showed OSC Bechtel an area of standing water with oil that needs to be recovered. Operations were limited because ERRS crew was moved to Pompton Lakes due to priorities.
59 Cedar Water Trail Southampton, NJ (Chong) – (Ongoing Response, Requested on August 31, 2011)
Site also known as Southampton Marsh Oil Spill. Assessment conducted by OSC Chong on 08/31/2011. NJDEP requested EPA assistance to investigate and remediate a marsh area associated with the Rancocas Creek. Home heating oil has been deposited throughout the marsh. Area is approximately 1000 feet of oil material in standing water, requiring only sorbents. OSC Chong responded on 09/2/2011 with ERRS crews to apply sorbent material.
Manville Response Manville, NJ (Need Response, Requested on September 2, 2011)
On 9/2/2011 flood waters have retreated from the area which was hard hit by Hurricane Irene. Numerous homes in the area have been impacted by home heating oil releases inside the home as well as outside residential properties. Strong odors of petroleum can be smelled throughout the town. Several people with respiratory conditions have been complaining about issues. The insurance company of a woman’s property hired a cleanup crew and has taken care of the immediate threat. Additional assignments may be forthcoming.
West Paterson Oil West Paterson, NJ (Daly, Banner, Maimone) – (Response Needed, Requested on August 31, 2011)
Listed as a high priority case by NJDEP. Sheening found on the water along Passaic River. Impact to numerous homes. OSC Daly investigated the area on 09/01/2011 with NJDEP and local officials. The area of McBride Street remains under water. A majority of standing oil was removed by NJDEP, however, significant odors remain in the area. Officials inspected an auto body facility along Hillery Street located next to the Passaic River. Minor petroleum spills and residual oil was removed by NJDEP. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/02/2011 to meet with officials. When an ERRS crew becomes available, it will be deployed to the area.
Paterson Oil Paterson, NJ (Daly/Ferriola/Kluesner) – (Response Needed, Request on September 1, 2011)
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly met with NJDEP Anthony Carl to discuss future operations in Paterson, NJ. Along Union Avenue and Emerson Avenue, there are approximately 25 residential properties that have flooding in the basements with oil/water mix. Oily material was also noted outside the homes upon further investigation. A priority has been placed on this area by NJDEP due to the waters starting to recede. On 09/02/2011 OSC Daly returned to the area to meet with local officials. President Obama and Administrator Jackson are scheduled to be in the area on 09/04/2011. CIC Kluesner has been assigned to the area.
Totowa Oil Totowa, NJ (Daly) – (Response Needed, Requested on September 1, 2011)
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly meet with OEM officials from Totowa and NJDEP to investigate a flooded area. Residential properties along Sandra Place and Lincoln Avenue were investigated and found to have impacts due to home heating oil tank discharges. NJDEP has requested that EPA remove contaminated soils from various properties. Investigations at a gas station along Union Avenue showed little contamination that was addressed by the facility operator. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/02/2011.
Little Falls Oil Little Falls, NJ (Daly) – (Response Needed, Requested on September 1, 2011)
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly met with NJDEP and local officials. A home heating oil tank lost its contents due to Hurricane Irene Floodwaters. The capacity of the tank is 275 gallons. The basement floor is made of an Earthen Material. Due to the basement floor being permeable to the oily water, NJDEP informed EPA that they would deploy their vacuum truck operator to collect this material. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/2/2011.
Wayne Oil Wayne, NJ (Daly) - (Response Needed, Requested on September 2, 2011)
On September 2, 2011 OSC Daly was in the area to meet with local officials.
Blackwell Street Oil Dover, NJ (NJDEP) – (Response Needed, Requested on September 1, 2011)
NJDEP responded to an oil spill along Blackwell and Salem Streets in Dover, NJ. A tributary of the Rockaway River was found to have oil in it. Booms and sorbents were placed to contain the ~30 gallons of product, however, resources to recover the material are currently not available. NJDEP requesting EPA to remove the remaining material. Warning: This is a potentially dangerous neighborhood as a homicide occurred the week of September 19.
Saddle River Oil Spill South Hackensack, NJ (N. Norrell) - (Needs Response, Requested on August 29, 2011)
OSC investigated and determined spill was an unknown type of oil released into the Saddle River. The Saddle River connects directly to the Passaic River west of Garfield. Spill impacted a roadway bridge that passes over the Saddle River where River Road intersects with South Main Street and small tributary to Saddle River. The oil appeared to have been released to the river and impacted the roadway when flood waters crested over the bridge. Local PD have closed the road due to slippery conditions created by the oil. NJDEP contractor conducted cleanup of the roadway and deployed boom along the stream. NJDEP has verbally requested EPA assistance to address visible product on the river banks up-stream and down-stream of the bridge. OSC Norrell revisted the site on 8/30/11 and 8/31/11 to further assess the need and scope for a response. On 09/2/2011 OSC Norrell met with OEM and local officials on determining additional assessments and cleanup operations.
769 Columbus Rd. Residential Pump-Out/
Rt. 130 Residential Pump-Out Burlington, NJ (Chong) – (Needs Response, Requested on August 31, 2011)
NJDEP requested OSC assistance to investigate a hardship case where water may need to be pumped out of a basement. OSC Chong investigated on 08-31-2011. Oil/water mixture in basement and oil remaining in tank need to be removed.
NEW YORK
Pratsville Response Pratsville, NY (Hoppe) – (Requested on September 2, 2011)
Town of Pratsville has been impacted heavily by the Hurricane Ireme. On 9/2/2011, OSC Hoppe was sent to Pratsville to investigate. RST and ERRS personnel are investigating with the OSC.
Tuxedo Oil Spill Tuxedo Park, NY (Needs Assessment, Requested on August 29, 2011)
SOS fuel oil spill – Needs to be assessed by EPA. NYSDEC has contractors on site. Oil is being removed from containment and from trucks. Contractor is also addressing issues downstream. A 1,500-gallon fuel additive truck was washed by flood waters ¼ mile into wooded area. That is being pumped out by contractors. The community adjacent to the spill across the Mahwah River are complaining of odors. NYSDEC walked through the community and noted odors, but did not observe any sheening or staining.
Late 8-30-2011, NYSDEC was able to stick the 250K tank. Findings indicate approximately 20K gallons of product with 8 inches of water underneath. Inventory states a little over 35K gallons, so NYSDEC is confirming a minimum loss of 15K gallons of heating oil in initial flood prior to the dispenser valve shut off. Inspections show the tank shifted and rotated approximately 6 feet. On 8-31-2011, NYSDEC contractors will draw down the remaining 20K gallons of product since the integrity of the tank is unknown.
Harbor House Restaurant Piermont, NY – (Needs Assessment, Requested on 08-29-2011)
Over 800 gallons of cooking grease has spilled and impacted various residential properties, along with the restaurant. The property owner has refused to perform a cleanup.
CLOSED AND ADDRESSED INVESTIGATIONS AND RESPONSES
NEW JERSEY
Denville Oil Spill Denville, NJ (Lucarino) - (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 and closed on September 2, 2011)
OSC Lucarino deployed to the site on 8-30-2011. ERRS crews arrived on-site on 08-31-2011. Personnel are recovering product and collecting oil debris from residential properties impacted by flood waters. Work continued on 09-01-2011 with soil scraping on residential properties. Six residential properties contained oil. No pumping of basements. Approximately 40yd3 of material collected. ERRS crews conducted land restoration activities based on removal of contaminated surface soil on residential properties. On 09-02-2011 cleanup operations continued and were completed.
18 Asbury Place Trenton Trenton, NJ (NJDEP) – (Requested on September 2, 2011 and closed on September 2, 2011)
A resident was pumping home heating oil out of the basement. Approximately 275 gallons of heating oil was released into the basement. NJDEP visited the property and it does not require assistance.
115 Jacobs Creek Ewing Ewing, NJ (NJDEP) – (Requested on September 2, 2011 and completed on September 2, 2011)
On 09/02/2011 NJDEP called the NRC to notify of a residential property that has a flooded basement with oily water. A home heating oil tank was filled with ~275 gallons of product. Previous accounts indicate the property owner was pumping oil/water mixture into the street. The fire department has stopped that operation. The property owner hired a firm to pump-out and collect oil/water mixture on 09/2/2011.
Garfield HHW Garfield, NJ (Norell) – (Completed, Assessed on September 2, 2011 and completed on September 2, 2011)
On 09/02/2011, OSC Norrell met with OEM and Department of Public Works to determine if a HHW staging area is necessary in the immediate area. DPW was reported to segregate household hazardous waste from normal debris and very little was found. It appears that there is no need for HHW in Garfield, NJ at this time.
147 Catherine Mahwah Mahwah, NJ (Chong) – (Completed, Requested on September 1, 2011 and completed on September 1, 2011)
On 09/1/2011, while OSCs Chong and Bechtel were investigating other areas of Mahwah, the Mayor requested an investigation of the subject property. The property owner stated that oil was visible in the river and an odor was present. Upon investigation, EPA OSCs did not see any visible sheen or smell any oil.
Pompton Lakes Ramapo River Oil/
Pompton Lakes Property Owner Odor Complaint Pompton Lakes, NJ
(Staiger/Bechtel/Chong) – (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 and completed on September 1, 2011)
Property owner (Ms. Martens) called the REOC and stated that there was an oil spill on the lake near the house. OSC Staiger called the property owner on 8-30-2011 and left several messages. On 08-31-2011, OSC Staiger spoke with Ms. Martens where the following was learned : a strong, overwhelming odor was coming from the Falls at Pompton Lakes. Ms. Martens stated she noticed the odor on Monday August 29, 2011, as she was crossing the bridge by the Falls. She believes the bridge is Hamburg Turnpike (cross street Terhune Drive). Ms. Martens also stated that the Ramapo River feeds into Pompton Lake, indicating that the source may be from somewhere up the River. OSC Chong responds to Pompton Lakes on 09-01-2011 with an ERRS crew, containing a vacuum tuck and various personnel. After surveying the Lake and various sections of town near the Lake, no oil or odors were noticed by the OSC or contractors. Contact with Ms. Martens was attempted, but only a message was left. CIC Seppi is going to the area to distribute fact sheets generated on EPAs efforts for Hurricane Irene Response.
Stage 1 Auto Spill Pompton Lakes, NJ (Bechtel / Chong) – (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 and closed on September 1, 2011)
NJDEP requested EPA assistance. Spill at 422 State Rte 23, Stage 1 Auto. OSC Bechtel met NJDEP on site August 30, 2011. The OSC observed a diesel fuel spill into the Lake. Sorbent pads have been placed by NJDEP. Oiled vegetation and spill into lake need to be addressed. OSCs Chong responded with ERRS crew on 09-01-2011. Upon further investigation, it was determined that EPA assistance was no longer warranted.
254 Central West Caldwell West Caldwell, NJ (Norrell) – (Completed, Requested on August 31, 2011 and closed on September 1, 2011)
Leaking oil tank appears to be impacting several residential properties and into the river. OSC Norrell responds on 09-01-2011. OSC found an oil tank at a multi-home property. The material is actually iron-fixing bacteria. A discussion with the tenets dictate that the tank has been empty for years. Pads located near a storm drain that were placed by the fire department on 08/31/2011 did not show signs of oil. An investigation of nearby streams indicated no oil present.
626 Cedar Avenue Franklinville, NJ (Glenn) - (Completed, Requested on September 1, 2011 and completed on September 1, 2011)
NRC called regarding a private citizen complaint of a contractor pumping oily water out of vacant basement. On September 1, 2011 OSC Glenn contacted the property owner and obtained information regarding the vacant home and contractor caring for it. The home is owned by Bank of America and Shook Contracting takes care of the property. The fire department told the contractor to pump out the water from the bottom and monitor what is coming out. The fire department monitored the air for entry. The local police were called by the caller and contractor was told to cease operations under local HazMat can give an answer.
Parsippany Odor Complaint Parsippany, NJ (Glenn) - (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 and closed on September 1, 2011)
Call into NRC regarding an oil odor complaint at residential property. On August 31, 2011 OSC Glenn contacted the property owner and left a message. On September 1, 2011 the OSC spoke with the caller and the odor is gone. Caller stated that he is concerned about the quality of the water and soil wondering if materials have migrated or been absorbed. He was directed to contact local authorities for additional information.
Below are two summary tables (NY and NJ) of Incident Reports as of 1600 on 9/2/2011. The table includes their status and materials involved;
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New Jersey Incidents
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Incident Status
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Material Type
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Closed
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Managed
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Open
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Grand Total
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Oil
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11
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4
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8
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23
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Other
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1
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2
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3
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Grand Total
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11
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5
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10
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26
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New York Incidents
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Incident Status
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|
Material Type
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Closed
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Open
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Grand Total
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Oil
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2
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2
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4
|
|
Other
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|
11
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11
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Grand Total
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2
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13
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15
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Water and Waste Water Facility Assessment
EPA has identified resources to begin the coordination, with NYSDOH, and setting up of logistics of assessing WWTP in Orange County, NY. EPA received a request to for (3) facilities in Orange Co. No other requests have been received as of this report. EPA WWTP Assessment Team planned for deployment on Saturday, 9/3/2011.
Drinking Water Facility Assessments
EPA has not received any requests or Mission Assignments for the assessment of drinking water facilities in either NJ or NY.
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) Cleanup
Discussions are occurring between EPA and the NYDEC regarding EPA assistance with the set up and possible collection and disposal of HHW. EPA has received a Mission Assignment for this activity.
The NJ DEP has requested EPA assistance in establishing and operating collection areas for HHW in the Morris County, NJ.
NEW JERSEY
Morris County HHW Lake Hiawatha, NJ (Lucarino/Chong)
Associated with Lake Hiawatha Oil Spill. A HHW staging area has been established at River Rd. and Lake Shore. It is currently manned by County, NJDEP, and EPA personnel.
NEW YORK
Green County Hunter HHW Hunter, NY
Facility is located on Hylan Road
Green County Windham HHW Windham, NY
Facility is located on Mitchell Hollow Road
Delaware County Arkvill HHW Arkville, NY
Facility is located on County Route 38, 0.3 mi south of Route 30 and 0.7 miles north of Route 28.
Delaware County Fleischmanns HHW Fleischmanns, NY
Facility is located on Main Street at Route 28
Montgomery County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Albany County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Schenectady County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Rensselaer County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Columbia County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Schoharie County Howe Cave HHW Howe Cave, NY
Facility is located at the Cobleskill/Howe Cave transfer facility at 2805 Route 7.
